A busy time for Peabody legislators
PEABODY — The city’s Massachusetts House and Senate delegation have plenty of planned legislation, from budget amendments to proposed bills. “It’s... Read more.
Marblehead cancels July 4 fireworks
MARBLEHEAD — The town is the latest to cancel its celebratory Independence Day fireworks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Marblehead... Read more.
Emotionally distraught person taken to hospital for evaluation after erratic moped operation
DANVERS — A 28-year-old man has been brought to Massachusetts General Hospital by State Police for evaluation after driving a moped erratically for close to two... Read more.
Swampscott presents draft design for new Windsor Avenue playground
SWAMPSCOTT — The newly-renovated Windsor Avenue park and playground will include a climbing gym, swings, benches and a combination basketball and pickleball court.... Read more.
Lynn presents resources for downtown COVID recovery
LYNN — The city is creating a plan to help downtown businesses recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. In a virtual meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning... Read more.
Saugus Town Meeting approves water rate increase
SAUGUS — On the third night of the annual Town Meeting, members voted to approve a 2.5 percent water rate increase. The increase will result in an average increase... Read more.
Swampscott to hold meeting about Windsor Playground redesign
SWAMPSCOTT — The town will hold a community meeting Wednesday to present the draft design of renovations and improvements to Windsor Avenue Park and Playground. ... Read more.
Swampscott Police Department receives grant to encourage seat belt use
SWAMPSCOTT — The police department has received a state grant to increase patrols and encourage residents to wear seat belts when driving. The Executive Office... Read more.
New restaurants popping up this summer on Swampscott’s Humphrey Street
SWAMPSCOTT — Humphrey Street will soon offer residents several new places to try a variety of foods. While two town hotspots, Thai Thani and Nguyen’s, closed... Read more.
Gubernatorial candidate Downing would put focus on equity
LYNN — Ben Downing says he is running for governor to “build a fairer, stronger Massachusetts.” To accomplish that, he wants to address climate change and... Read more.